CVE-2026-89080 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Really Simple Security WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not prevent an unauthenticated request from resetting an account's completed email two-factor enrolment, allowing an attacker who already knows the account's password to bypass the second factor and obtain that user's session, up to administrator.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/49546064-5663-40f8-be7c-4f3faa31fa9a/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-89080?

CVE-2026-89080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Really Simple Security WordPress plugin before 9.8.1 does not prevent an unauthenticated request from resetting an account's completed email two-factor enrolment, allowing an attacker who already...

How severe is CVE-2026-89080?

CVE-2026-89080 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-89080?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.